We Offer Providers Satisfying Work in Small, Rural Communities

As a provider looking for a rewarding and challenging career, there are a number of reasons you should consider working in a small, rural community. While 25 percent of Americans live in rural locations like Mendocino and Lake County, only 10 percent of physicians practice in these areas, which means that here at MCHC Health Centers, we need you!

We offer an unparalleled sense of community, in a family friendly environment, filled with opportunity for education, exercise and creative outlet. In addition, with a short, stress free commute, you’ll have more time to spend with your family and friends, or to explore the million acres of national forest, numerous lakes, picturesque vineyards, and breath-taking coastline that our area has to offer. In addition, you may choose to enjoy cultural activities including the symphony, community theater, dance and yoga studios, or galleries which display the amazing work of local artists with talent in photography, jewelry making, painting, and more.

If making a difference is important to you, you’ll gain a strong sense of satisfaction when you practice at our health centers. Your expertise and compassion will be very much appreciated by your patients and your colleagues will soon become treasured mentors, eager collaborators, and lifelong friends.

All of this adds up to a quality of life that you won’t find else-where: Increased job satisfaction, time with family and friends, and the space to explore the personal interests that make your life more complete.

For current provider opportunities, by MCHC location, see the Job Openings Section.

Rural Practice, World-Class Access

Living in Mendocino and Lake Counties means meaningful rural medicine without isolation. Your weekends can be as adventurous or relaxed as you choose:

• San Francisco (2 hours): Giants games at Oracle Park, SFMOMA, Golden Gate adventures, and some of the country’s best dining
• Sacramento (90 minutes): State capital, international airport, Midtown’s farm-to-fork scene, Kings games
• Napa Valley (45 minutes): World-renowned wineries, Michelin-starred dining, hot air balloon rides over vineyards
• Sonoma County (1 hour): Healdsburg’s wine country sophistication, Russian River recreation, Green Music Center concerts
• Anderson Valley (30 minutes): Boutique wineries, the Michelin Guide’s Boonville Hotel, redwood groves
• Mendocino Coast (75 minutes): Dramatic cliffs, charming villages like Mendocino and Fort Bragg, abalone diving, Glass Beach

This unique location offers what’s increasingly rare in healthcare, a genuine rural practice with easy access to all of Northern California’s treasures, whenever you need them.

Benefits

MCHC values the highly educated healthcare professional, who serves as part of our amazingly compassionate team, to deliver high quality medical, dental and behavioral health services. As a way to demonstrate this value and remain competitive in the marketplace, MCHC offers recruitment incentives and ongoing benefits which add value back to individuals providing direct patient care.

Our recruitment incentive packages vary by position, and take into consideration the difficulty of filling that position, the supplemental financial support for the recruit that MCHC may receive from Partnership Health Plan (specific to primary care providers coming from outside the Partnership area and as each individual is approved for support by Partnership), and the individual circumstances of the candidate.

Recruitment packages may include one or more of the following:

• Site visit travel planning support and expenses paid
• Generous Recruitment and/or Retention Bonuses
• Moving expense reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Programs:

• National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (NHSC)
• State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)
• County Medical Services Program (CMSP)
• Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program
• Steven M. Thompson Physician Corp Loan Repayment Program
• MCHC sponsored GAP Loan Repayment Program – to help fill in the gap before the above program applications open

We can currently accept National Health Service Corps Scholars into our Dental and Behavioral Health Departments.

Ongoing Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off for Regular Full-time and Regular Part-Time Providers
• Continuing Education Expense Reimbursement and paid time off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans with share of cost
• Malpractice and Liability Insurance at no cost to you
• Life Insurance at no cost to you
• Reimbursement for one professional membership, license and DEA (acquired after start date)
• And more….

If you are interested in finding out more about our community and clinic, contact our in-house Provider Recruiter, Ramneet Mann, rmann@mchcinc.org

*All recruitment incentives and benefits are subject to change.